How have Tottenham Hotspur’s midfielders rated in 2016/17 and who should they target in January?

Tottenham Hotspur have made a decent start to the season and currently lie fifth in the Premier League table.

Despite their unbeaten league start and excellent performances against the likes of Manchester City, Mauricio Pochettino will be frustrated at the points they’ve dropped against mid-table teams like West Bromwich Albion and Bournemouth.

Here we’ll take a look at the midfielders at the club and look at who’s pulling their weight so far and who needs to improve. We’ll also suggest three players Pochettino could try to sign to improve their team.

Erik Lamela – 5/10

Lamela will hope to do better (Picture: Getty)

It’s not been an awful start to the season for the Argentine but you’d describe it as steady at best.

He’s largely saved his best form for the Champions League, where he’s made two assists in three matches, but Spurs fans will want to see more on a consistent basis.

Georges-Kevin N’Koudou – 4/10

You’d be forgiven for forgetting this guy moved to White Hart Lane in the summer, he’s been virtually anonymous.

The 21-year-old is still adapting but will want to be more involved than his one start in all competitions to date.

Victor Wanyama – 8/10

Wanyama has been one of Spurs’ top performers (Picture: Getty)

Probably Tottenham’s best signing of the summer so far.

The Kenyan has put in a series of excellent performances and has been a mainstay in the team.

Eric Dier – 6/10

The 22-year-old has put in some solid displays but has largely been overshadowed by Wanyama’s form this season.

Has also deputised at centre-back and his versatility makes him a popular player under Pochettino.

Dele Alli – 7/10

Alli is one of Spurs’ most important players (Picture: AMA/Getty)

Three Premier League goals in nine appearances is not a bad return for a guy who should be looking to hit double figures this season.

Spurs fans will hope he and Harry Kane can rediscover their incredible link-up play from last season to get the goals flowing again.

Christian Eriksen – 6/10

The Dane has not set the world alight but he’s not been terrible either.

Has provided three Premier League assists but is yet to score a top-flight goal in 2016/17.

Tom Carroll – 4/10

Carroll may have to move on (Picture: Getty)

You have to feel his days are numbered at White Hart Lane.

He’s featured for only a minute in the Premier League and at 24 years old, he needs to start playing more regularly.

Moussa Sissoko – 5/10

The France international was impressive against Manchester City but then picked up a needless suspension against Bournemouth.

It’s been a very stop-start beginning to life at Tottenham.

Mousa Dembele – 7/10

Dembele is important to Spurs’ ambitions (Picture: Getty)

Largely excellent in the games he’s played in (particularly against Arsenal) but hasn’t featured as often as he would have liked.

Still Tottenham’s best central midfielder when on top of his game.

Players Spurs could sign?

Isco

The Spaniard is unsettled at Real Madrid and a January loan move has been rumoured.

Given the good relationship between Spurs and Real, it’s not beyond the realms of possibility.

Wilfried Zaha

Zaha could provide more natural width (Picture: Getty)

The Crystal Palace man was close to joining Tottenham in the summer and could potentially solve the problem of their lack of natural width.

He’s already provided four assists this season and his lack of European football is an attractive feature, should Spurs reach the latter stages of the Champions League.

Amadou Diawara

One of the hottest midfield prospects in world football, the 19-year-old only joined Napoli last summer.

Reports have suggested Spurs submitted a £34million bid for him, which the Serie A side promptly rejected.

Should Tottenham land him, it’s unlikely they’d get it over the line in January.